I believe there are other ways to progressively overload your nervous system as well but, this is one of the basic tenets of the idea.

To force yourself to grow, you progressively do more and more strenuous tasks.

You do this until you reach your goal.

*I never suggest simply shocking yourself because you have no idea what will come of it. Unless, you understand fully that you haven’t been pushing yourself and will be able to handle it.

The same idea can be applied to various different parts of our lives.

*On the other hand, progressive overload is another way to “shock” the body.

If you want to grow, you have to continue to challenge yourself.

The one question I always have to ask myself when considering the idea of progressive overload and the benefits it provides is

“How do I know when I’m ready?”

Well, my friends, I’ve come to realize that I don’t know. I’ve been able to do things lately that I had no Idea that I would be able to do. Our bodies and spirits are literally amazing and powerful things.